Bruntsfield Primary is a large primary school in the heart of the city that prides itself on its strong co-operative links with parents, its friendly, warm, welcoming atmosphere, and its rich and varied curriculum. The school is non-denominational and provides education for both boys and girls from P1 (approximately 5 years old) to P7 (approximately 11 years old). Currently, there are 21 classes and the school role is over 620 pupils.
The school is part of the Boroughmuir High School cluster of schools, along with South Morningside and Buckstone Primaries. Almost all pupils transfer to Boroughmuir High School. The school building is traditional in design and affords good space for various activities. It comprises two large halls, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, a general-purpose room, a general-purpose base, a computer suite, a support for learning base, a medical room, and a meeting room.
School facilities are used widely by community organizations in the evenings and at weekends. Bruntsfield is situated in the center of Edinburgh and our pupils represent a cross-section of society. This makes for a very stimulating and culturally rich environment.
At Bruntsfield, we aim to provide high-quality, inclusive education in a positive and inspiring learning environment that promotes achievement, attainment, and creativity. We aim to continually develop skills, knowledge, confidence, and self-esteem in all our children. A close partnership between home and school helps your child reach his or her full potential. At Bruntsfield, we shall involve you in your child’s education and keep you informed of any changes taking place in educational policy.
We aim to provide the highest possible standard of teaching and learning experiences to encourage all pupils to develop as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors. We facilitate pupils and staff to achieve their full potential and celebrate achievements. We create a stimulating, enjoyable and secure environment, built on mutual respect and create an environment where pupils, parents and carers, staff and partnership services and agencies work together. We show respect for, participate and contribute to the life of the school and wider community. We develop an awareness and understanding of local and global issues
We endeavor to create an inclusive, educational environment of the highest quality which:
- Values and respect each individual.
- Provides pupils with the necessary skills for life.
- Works in partnership for the benefit of all.
- Promotes Wisdom, Justice, Compassion, and Integrity.
Each year we self-evaluate our work and produce a Standard and Quality Report. We ask for feedback and suggestions from pupils, staff, parents, and carers, and these, along with guidance from the Authority and Education Scotland, inform our annual School Improvement Plan, which we share with you each June.
We shall try to make the school a place where everybody feels welcome, safe, and happy and where learning is the best it can be.
We shall:
- Have opportunities to learn helpful skills for life.
- Treat each other fairly.
- Work together to help everyone become a Successful Learner, a Confident Individual a Responsible Citizen, and an Effective Contributor.
- Look for and support everyone to become wise, fair, caring, and honest.
- Help pupils have the best future possible.
